CVA Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Final Exam Review (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disease Answer: Alz - affects language and memory Park - affects all executive functioning Q: Huntington's disease Answer: Genetic disorder that causes progressive deterioration of brain cells. caused by a dominant allele. symptoms do not appear until about the age of 30. involves involuntary muscle mov...

Adult Portion - correct answer Contraceptive Options - correct answer What would cause break through bleeding on Day 1-9 of cycle? - correct answer deficiency of estrogen What would cause break through bleeding on Day 20-21 of cycle - correct answer deficiency of progesterone What are the absolute contraindications of COC? - correct answer hx thromboembolic disorders CVA CAD breast CA estrogen-dep neoplasia pregnancy liver tumor; impaired LF previous cholelithiasis...

Nitroprusside purpose CORRECT ANSWER decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action CORRECT ANSWER contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" CORRECT ANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose CORRECT ANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose CORRECT ANSWER greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP ...

Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates is a 59-year-old male -Answered Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

The most common etiologic factor of a CVA is correct answer: Thrombosis A patient with a CVA who neglets the paralyzed extremities displays what type of behavior? A: Remission B: Denial C: Anxiety D: Forgetfulness correct answer: B: Denial; Patient denies and ignores the paralyzed extremities After a right CVA, a patient comes into your facility with her armed flexed in a involuntary reflex pattern. What is the correct name for this pattern? A: Spasticity B: Flaccid paralysis C:...

A patient is seen in the emergency department complaining of dysuria and tells you that she is 23 weeks pregnant. Your doctor diagnoses her with a UTI. Which of the following would be the best diagnosis? acute urinary tract infection in pregnancy, 2nd trimester A patient cut his left foot on a piece of glass two hours ago and is seen in the emergency department to have sutures placed. The doctor tells you there is no tendon injury and circulatory, sensory and motor is intact. What is the...

CVA Definition correct answer: A sudden loss of blood supply to the brain that damages & kills brain cells. (Each yr. 700,000 people experience new or reoccurring ones) While performing an ADL treatment with a pt. who had a stroke, you notice that the pt. is having trouble dressing. The pt. proceeds to put his left sleeve on the right arm. The pt. then becomes frustrated with the activity & insists on not wearing the shirt. What is the BEST explanation for the problem? correct answer: The p...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY 3 VERSIONS)/ PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY (3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS) 2022-2024 VERSION 1 Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? - ANSWERIncreased blood pressure, heart rate and dilated pupils. What is homeostasis? - ANSWER- A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any body chemistry. Function of ribosomes? - ANSWER- Site of protein synthesis What is the dif...